Job Description
We are looking for a Product Manager, R&D Ideation to lead the innovation ideation process using AI and emerging technologies. This role involves building products that transform how we identify opportunities, make decisions, and drive growth.
How You Will Contribute
You will oversee the planning and execution of software and applications, manage an internal team, and partner with external suppliers to find and deploy the right solutions.
What You Will Bring
* Managing staff and line responsibilities
* Managing large‑scale software and application services
* Service delivery, support and excellence
* Program/project management with experience managing multiple projects for budgets, resources, schedules and quality
* General technical background
* Understanding of integration and how different applications talk to each other
* Process and service orientation
* Business processes
Purpose & Accountabilities
* Define and communicate a compelling product vision and strategy, clearly articulating how the product fits within the broader ecosystem and maximizes value in line with business objectives
* Champion the use of AI and emerging technologies to create products that support decision‑making, prioritisation, opportunity identification, and business growth
* Develop strong, trusted relationships with customers and end users to deeply understand their needs and translate these into future product increments
* Manage and continuously prioritise the product backlog, ensuring the most valuable customer requirements are delivered first
* Oversee all development stages of the product lifecycle, including planning, refinement, review, and sprint ceremonies
* Motivate and inspire the Product Team to understand customer needs and identify the best solutions for delivering customer value
* Work closely with the Business Analyst to develop and design business scenarios and use cases
* Ensure security compliance and risk management across the entire product scope
Key Outputs & Deliverables
Strategy & Roadmap
* Implementation of short and long‑term detailed product vision, strategy and roadmap
* Management of a prioritized product backlog and product dependencies based on overall strategy, business objectives, and customer/end‑user needs
Performance & Metrics
* Continuous improvements driven by regular product performance reports, including adoption rates, customer survey results, and service performance metrics
* Product performance reporting: value delivered, service performance, and ROI
* Product team performance metrics: deployment frequency and lead time for changes
* Product utilisation and satisfaction rates, including Net Promoter Score (NPS)
* Stakeholder feedback surveys
Key Interactions & Stakeholders
* Acts as the primary communicator and link between all stakeholders – customers, end users, the business community, development teams, system and/or solution architects, and the CIO office – aligning product goals with business objectives and enterprise architecture strategy
* Coaches team members (e.g., Full Stack Engineers, Business Analysts) to focus on business value by delivering product increments in a flexible working environment
* Coordinates with other Product Owners and Product Line Managers on product dependencies
* Coordinates with Platform Team members (e.g., Platform Owner) on requirements for product delivery
* Oversees relationships with selected vendors and suppliers involved in the delivery of development, testing, and support services
Skills & Experience
Functional
* Strong understanding of the Project Portfolio Management products and software delivery lifecycle
* Up-to-date with the latest market trends, including AI and emerging technologies, and how these translate into product opportunities and challenges
* Proven experience leading cross‑functional, diverse teams to achieve results
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for developing product use cases and determining associated business impact
Technical
* Strong understanding of requirements elicitation and management techniques
* Knowledgeable about product performance measures and metrics
* Experience applying relevant Agile frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Scrum, XP)
* Familiarity with software delivery methodologies including Agile and Waterfall
Behaviours
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation
* Skilled relationship builder with the ability to influence at all levels
* Strong communicator and storyteller, able to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives
* Able to lead diverse and inclusive teams with empathy and purpose
* Effective delegator who empowers others to deliver
* Creates and sustains an innovative culture that encourages experimentation and continuous improvement
No Relocation support available
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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